Ethelton vs Semaphore South
The verdict
Ethelton is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $1.20M in Semaphore South. Ethelton rates higher for transport (90 vs 78). Ethelton has a shorter estimated CBD commute (35 vs 55 min). On the separate residential safety score, Ethelton rates higher (78 vs 38/100 in Semaphore South).
Scores
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 73 |
| Transport | 90 | 78 |
| Education | 57 | 61 |
| Liveability | 84 | 78 |
Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.
Demographics
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,487 | 1,031 |
| Median age | 42 | 44 |
| Median household income (wk) | $1,345 | $1,676 |
| Bachelor degree or higher | 35.6% | 41.9% |
| Born in Australia | 77.7% | 76.6% |
| Avg household size | 2.1 | 2.2 |
Growth: Ethelton Moderate Growth · Semaphore South Moderate Growth
Property
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Median house price | $868K | $1.20M |
| Median unit price | Data not available | Data not available |
| House price YoY | -6.9% | Data not available |
| Median rent — house (wk) | $680 | $765 |
| Rental yield (house) | 4.3% | Data not available |
| Days on market (house) | Data not available | Data not available |
Median price history
Safety
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Residential safety score | 78 | 38 |
| Break & enter dwelling /100k | 202 | 388 |
| Motor vehicle theft /100k | 134 | 291 |
| Domestic assault /100k | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total incidents /100k (all) | 4,506 | 6,499 |
Total incidents over time
Schools
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Total schools | 0 | 1 |
| Government | 0 | 1 |
| Independent | 0 | 0 |
| Average ICSEA | Data not available | 955 |
See the full school list on each profile: Ethelton · Semaphore South
Transport
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Transport score | 90 | 78 |
| Train stations | 1 | 0 |
| Bus stops | 4 | 7 |
| Light rail stops | 0 | 0 |
| Ferry wharves | 0 | 0 |
| CBD commute (min) | 35 | 55 |
| Nearest train station (km) | 440 m | 1.3 km |
Liveability
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Summer max temp | 29.0°C | 29.0°C |
| Winter max temp | 15.5°C | 15.5°C |
| Annual rainfall (mm) | 550 | 550 |
| Supermarkets | 0 | 0 |
| Cafes & restaurants | 0 | 1 |
| Parks | 0 | 1 |
| Playgrounds | 1 | 2 |
| Swimming pools | Data not available | Data not available |
| Medical GPs | 0 | 0 |
| Distance to coast (km) | 540 m | 520 m |
| Distance to CBD (km) | 13.4 km | 14.2 km |
| Nearest beach (km) | 1.6 km | 1.2 km |
| Nearest hospital (km) | 5.6 km | 6.3 km |
Population & growth
| Ethelton | Semaphore South | |
|---|---|---|
| Population (2021) | 1,487 | 1,031 |
| Estimated 2025 | 1,567 | 1,087 |
| Projected 2041 | 1,751 | 1,214 |
| Annual growth rate | 1.32% | 1.33% |
Common questions
Which is safer, Ethelton or Semaphore South?
Ethelton has the higher residential safety score (Ethelton 78/100 vs Semaphore South 38/100).
Which is more affordable, Ethelton or Semaphore South?
Ethelton is more affordable, with a median house price of $868K versus $1.20M.
Which has better public transport, Ethelton or Semaphore South?
Ethelton has the higher transport score (Ethelton 90/100 vs Semaphore South 78/100).
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